Hossein Rostami vs Behzad Salimiyan
Hossein Rostami (21, IRI) and Behzad Salimiyan (15, FM, IRI) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Rostami leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2246 and 2305, the Elo model gives Salimiyan a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2246 vs 2305 (Δ -59)
With Hossein Rostami as white
34% Hossein26% draw40% Behzad
With Behzad Salimiyan as white
26% Hossein22% draw52% Behzad
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hossein Rostami | Behzad Salimiyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2246+1 | 2305 |
| Peak rating | 2303 · Mar 2023 | 2305 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 14 |
| World rank now | #5,994 | #3,930 |
| World rank peak | #4,071 | #3,884 |
| Federation rank now | #63 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 528 | 371 |
| Months active | 128 | 90 |
| % white wins | 57% | 63% |
| % black wins | 49% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2301 | 2350 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 79 | 279 |
Best Win
Hossein Rostami
Behzad Salimiyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hossein Rostami
Behzad Salimiyan